Preserving Your Flowers

Today, so soon after Valentine's Day, people tuned in to watch the Tiger Woods' press conference. Most people are aware of the conference topic, but we won't let this spoil our month of romance!

Valentine's Day is not only meant for couples, but for acknowledging the love that people share. If you were awesome enough to have a party (rather than an inclusive dinner for two), then hopefully you had some pretty cool decorations and floral arrangements.

But before you toss your Valentine's Day flowers into the trash, have you considered preserving them and having the romantic glow last for a couple, maybe even a few more weeks?

You can dry and preserve flowers in the convenience of your home, but it never hurts to consult your florist about your particular floral arrangement or your options to freeze-dry your flowers or not.

Before hanging your flowers upside-down in a cool, dark place, remove the leaves and tie the stems with twine. You can then take silica gel and store the flowers within a container that contains the gel. This method should allow your pretty flowers to keep for an extra week or two!

Delicious Designs

We are always trying to create innovative designs and seek inspiration through our surroundings.  Our latest centerpiece creations are particularly yummy. 

The first centerpiece is a Manzanita tree (California origin) with Phalaenopsis Orchids designed to appear  organic and sculpted.  The hanging flowers are subtly dangled, appearing as robust raindrops, which accessorizes the overall lush aesthetic.

The second fabric centerpiece uses Dendrobiums Orchids to create a softly layered affect, which gives the centerpiece elegant movement.  The flowers are subdued enough to be profound, yet unobtrusive atop any table.

Both centerpieces have versatile flowers that will have an even greater visual impact when enhanced through your event lighting.

Which centerpiece is your favorite? Vote here.   

How to Never Spend Valentine's Day Alone

Invariably on February 14, 2010 some people will smile and some people will cringe. There are those individuals, couples, friends, even co-workers, however, who have found that the day is not solely meant to be spent in pairs.

Valentine's Day, makes a great excuse to host a memorable event. The theme is implied and instead of exchanging loving glances and holding hands with one person, maybe you decide to play love songs or "anti-love songs" with your closest friends. You could also set certain fun rules that no couples are invited to your party or that couples have to treat their significant others like people they are just meeting for the first time. Yes, it sounds a bit like role playing, but I don't think you'll receive any complaints.

So you have the theme and the decorations should be easy. Heart decorations, rose-scented candles, and colors of red, pink, white, all spell Valentine's Day. If you want to add a bit of mystery to your event, try adding some dark purples or even black tones to your Valentine's Day floral decor. As gift favors, you can give guests little boxes of chocolates or flowers that are personalized with a ribbon bearing your name or better yet - from "a secret admirer."

What kinds of ideas do you have for your Valentine's Day party?

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